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Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax hit hard by Xbox layoffs, says union

ZeniMax Online Studios and id Software have survived the latest bloodbath at Microsoft, but it sounds like they've been cut deeply.

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Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake will reportedly join Fallout and Elder Scrolls as Bethesda owner ZeniMax switches focus to its largest franchises amid Xbox restructure

Doom and Quake developer id Software is reportedly facing "significant" layoffs

GamesRadar

Every studio affected by Xbox’s ‘reset’ – July 2026 layoffs

A dark day.

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Bethesda not-so-subtly brags about its physical Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 cartridge, mere hours after Sony announces the end of new PlayStation discs

"For those seeking to add to their collection"

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Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says it was "pure luck" he directed the RPG at Obsidian: "Almost literally fell in my lap"

"I wasn't part of any of those early conversations"

GamesRadar

Xbox reportedly wants to put a stake in Blade and sell off Arkane, even though Todd Howard says development is going well

Eventually we'll just be left with Halo and Call of Duty.

PC Gamer

Sure would be great if Oblivion Remastered got patched on PC to coincide with the Switch 2 release

Not that I'm holding my breath.

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Xbox Layoffs to Shut Down Arkane, Cancel 'Marvel's Blade' Development, Says Report

Xbox's massive layoffs include the shutdown of Arkane, and with it comes the cancelation of Marvel's Blade, as per reports.

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"The gates of Oblivion are opening on Nintendo Switch 2": Bethesda confirms August 11 release date

Bethesda has confirmed that Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. The announcement gives Switch 2 owners a chance to experience the acclaimed RPG while raising hopes that the release may also bring long-awaited updates to existing platforms.

Windows Central

After a disastrous Skyrim launch, Switch 2 getting Oblivion Remastered in August is less exciting – especially when Bethesda won't show much gameplay footage or fix the existing versions of this RPG

Less than adoring fans

GamesRadar

Skyrim's lead designer reckons releasing Elder Scrolls and Fallout games faster risks 'disappointing fans'

"The biggest risks of shortened schedules is quality, reduced features, polish, or bugs."

PC Gamer

Releasing The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 faster risks "disappointing fans," Bethesda veteran says following reports that Microsoft wants to speed up development

Three years is the sweet spot, he believes

GamesRadar

Amidst mounting fears of Xbox closures, Todd Howard says Arkane is 'doing a really, really good job' on Blade

Bethesda's boss confirmed Marvel's Blade is still in the works.

PC Gamer

'The Elder Scrolls 6' Update: Todd Howard Blamed as ES6 'Iliac' Title Feud Tears Fans Apart

Fans of 'The Elder Scrolls 6' are debating potential titles like 'Iliac' on Reddit, highlighting frustration with Bethesda's silence since the game's 2018 teaser announcement.

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Bethesda doesn't know if Fallout 76 will ever move beyond America, but does give "a special shout-out" to Fallout London for making the dream a reality

Interview | Fallout 76 creative director Jon Rush and production director Bill LaCoste talk Infestations, the impact of the Fallout TV show, and the future of the shared-world RPG

International Business Times UK

'Punished for Following Orders': Insider Exposes Upcoming Xbox 'Bloodbath' Set to Devastate Bethesda

Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for significant layoffs, with Bethesda among the studios affected, as the company overhauls its gaming strategy ahead of the next console cycle.

GamesRadar

Elder Scrolls and Fallout developer Bethesda "will be fine" as "they make all the money," but layoffs for the rest of ZeniMax "have begun," Duke Nukem co-creator says

"The cuts may be much deeper than you expect"

International Business Times UK

'Fallout 5' Release Date Update: Xbox Boss Outlines Strategy to Slash Ridiculous Wait

A report suggests Xbox chief Asha Sharma may back extra funding for Bethesda and Halo Studios, a move that could speed up the next 'Fallout' game. The update does not confirm a release date, but it does hint at a possible shift in Microsoft's priorities.

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Xbox Sparks PS5 Panic Over 'The Elder Scrolls 6' Exclusivity as Massive New Tamriel Project Officially Confirmed

Xbox has confirmed the launch of 'The Elder Scrolls: Heroes of Tamriel' expansion for the tabletop game amid ongoing concerns about Xbox exclusivity for 'The Elder Scrolls 6.'

Destructoid

XBOX wants to ‘accelerate’ Fallout and Elder Scrolls releases, so we might finally get word if TES6 even exists

It's going to be a rough ride for XBOX if something doesn't change.

International Business Times UK

The 'Playable State' Trap: Why Xbox Rushing Bethesda's the Elder Scrolls 6 Is Terrifying Fans

Xbox's strategy to expedite game development may lead to an earlier release of Elder Scrolls 6, sparking concerns among fans about potential quality issues.

Player One

Fallout: New Vegas' Remaster Has Been Leaked by a Toy Company, According to Reports

A new Fallout game may be on the table thanks to a leak made by a toy company, and it may actually be a New Vegas remaster.

TechRadar

I've spent over 30 hours customizing my ship, recruiting crew members, collecting bounties, and combating aliens in Starfield on PS5, and I've still barely scratched the surface of Bethesda's sci-fi RPG

Bethesda's spacefaring RPG finally has its definitive version on PlayStation 5.

GamesRadar

Fallout: New Vegas remake rumors heat up as Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake leaker says previous reports are credible

Fuel to the fire

PC Gamer

Xbox CCO Matt Booty says he's seen The Elder Scrolls 6, 'it looks amazing, and it's coming along well'

I want to believe.

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